Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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